JP2022523433A - Micro percussion marking system with RFID - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a marking system (1) comprising at least one micropercussion marking machine, wherein the marking system (1) is a first RFID (radio frequency identification) attached to the marking machine (2). ) Means (5) and a second RFID means (6, 7', 7'', 7''', 7'''' attached to a device (7, 7', 7'', 7''', 7'''') different from the marking machine (2). 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''') is also provided, and the first RFID means (5) is the second RFID means (6, 6', 6'', 6'). '', 6'''') is adapted to transmit the first information (10) and / or said second RFID means (6, 6', 6'', 6'''', 6 '''') Is characterized in that the second information (20) is adapted to be transmitted to the first RFID means (5). [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to the general field of micropercussion markings, and more precisely to the production of micropercussion markings for recording one or more signs on a part, eg, an industrial part. More specifically, the present invention relates to a marking system that includes at least one micropercussion marking machine. The invention also relates to methods for manufacturing such marking systems, as well as methods for adjusting micropercussion marking machines.

Conventional Technique Marking systems are known to include fixed micropercussion marking machines that bring parts to be marked nearby, or portable micropercussion marking machines that operators will handle to bring them closer to the parts to be marked. ing.

These known marking systems generally include a respective marking machine and a respective control unit, which is connected to the machine via a wired link and is located or marked at a distance from the machine. It is mounted directly on the machine, and in the case of a portable marking machine, it is mounted by the latter.

The operation of these marking systems in the prior art is well known to the operator, who inputs all of the marking data transmitted to the marking machine, such as the serial number to mark, machine configuration parameters, etc., via the control unit. Control.

These systems dedicated to micropercussion marking are generally satisfactory in their use, but nevertheless have certain drawbacks.

And these known micropercussion marking systems have significant limitations with respect to the interface between the control box and the marking machine. When the operator wishes to change or update the marking data or the configuration parameters of the marking machine, the design of the known marking system requires one or more inputs via the control unit, which is all desired. It is done very often by one operator who inputs the data of the data alone, or by several operators with different qualifications and / or privileges. For example, a first operator that modifies the impact force of the machine with respect to the material to be marked and a second operator that provides information to the machine regarding the pattern to be marked, another operator during the entire setting method. You must ensure that each marking machine is associated with the correct box and vice versa. Therefore, while such a configuration of a marking system requires a large number of and / or qualified personnel and considerable implementation time, it is one of several data that must be entered as a single operator. It is easy to make mistakes with respect to, and multiple operators increase the risk of error as it increases record and skill non-uniformity.

Thus, for example, these known marking systems when the unqualified operator himself sets up the marking machine through the box to save time and avoid calls to qualified but not immediately responsive operators. Can lead to serious handling errors due to the operator. More seriously, the risk of creating an incorrect marking machine and / or box when multiple operators and / or marking instructions, as well as multiple marking machines, and even multiple related boxes, are in the same location. Is significantly increased. This danger is further compounded if the marking machine is portable, as it is easy to replace the two machines.

In addition, these known marking systems associate the marking machine with the wrong box, thus presenting the risk of giving marking instructions to this box, which may be impractical or inadequate depending on the machine (ie). , For example, do not offer the expected quality or speed). The same is true for the combination of the marking machine and the removable accessories that can be mounted on it, with the necessary changes. Even by associating the control unit with the appropriate marking machine, known marking systems should be marked, for example, by associating the machine with inappropriate accessories for the housed configuration, or with some marking, marking. By re-registering the improper machine configuration with the machine due to certain parts, the machine itself, or simply due to human configuration errors, the operator presents a non-negligible risk of producing the improper machine configuration.

In summary, with known marking systems, it is particularly difficult to consistently associate the right marking machine with the right box, the right operator, the right marking instructions, and / or the correct machine configuration.

Known marking systems also have only a low level of interoperability, as each machine must be configured according to its own control box and its own machine parameters using one or more authorized operators. Do not.

Therefore, even though marking systems are known and operational as such, the aforementioned drawbacks are not suitable for rapid, practical, efficient, and scalable use of one or more marking machines. Demonstrate that.

Ultimately, known micropercussion marking systems are particularly expensive and complex, time consuming to coordinate between markings and by each operator, and the risk of marking errors is high. They also require the mobilization of large, skilled workers. Finally, known micropercussion marking systems are difficult to adapt so that they have relatively low evolutionary properties, and therefore they are difficult to use synergistically or in combination with each other. Each element of is rarely interchangeable and / or carries a high risk of error.

Disclosure of the Invention Therefore, an object of the present invention is to remedy the various shortcomings listed above, and to be particularly efficient, but particularly easy to implement, inexpensive and flexible. The purpose is to propose a new marking system.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new marking system that is particularly easy to adapt to new or existing fixed or movable marking machines.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new marking system capable of effectively micropercussion marking a large number of components with extremely low risk of marking error even in a short time.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new marking system that is reliable and economically competitive.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new marking system that authorizes use only for qualified operators and appropriate marking configurations.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new marking system that allows marking to be specifically adapted to an operator, operator qualification level and / or operator function.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new marking system that is particularly suitable for high marking speeds.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new marking system that allows a marking machine to be set up quickly and without risk of error.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new marking system that has a flexible operable design and is easy to change according to the needs of the operator.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new marking system that requires little maintenance and reduces labor, or at least reduces skilled labor.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new marking system that is particularly effective and suitable for marking industrial parts.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new marking system that makes it possible to optimize the management of operator qualifications while enhancing the overall management of the safety of marking machines. The purpose.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new marking system that can be installed particularly easily in a structure or industrial equipment under construction or already existing.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new system for manufacturing a marking system, which is simple, inexpensive, rapid, and easy to implement with a limited number of different elements.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a new method for adjusting a marking machine that is easy to implement, thereby ensuring a significant reduction in marking error and / or machine configuration risk. Allows improvement in adjustment speed, i.e. parameterization.

An object according to the present invention is achieved by means of a marking system having at least one micropercussion marking machine, and the first RFID (radio frequency identification) means attached to the marking machine is different from the marking machine. The first RFID means, including a second RFID means attached to the device, is adapted to transmit the first information to the second RFID means and / or the second RFID means. Is adapted to transmit the second information to the first RFID device.

An object according to the present invention is also achieved by a method of manufacturing a marking system having at least one micropercussion marking machine, the first step of attaching a first RFID (radio frequency identification) means to the marking machine, and the marking. The first RFID means is adapted to transmit the first information to the second RFID means, including the second step of attaching the second RFID means to a device separate from the machine. / Or the second RFID means is adapted to transmit a second piece of information to the first RFID device.

The object according to the present invention is further achieved by means of the adjustment method of the micro percussion marking machine, and the first RFID (radio frequency identification) means attached to the marking machine is attached to a device different from the marking machine. A second RFID means, a step of transmitting the first information from the first RFID means to the second RFID, and / or from the second RFID means to the first RFID means. It is characterized by including a step of transmitting a second information.

As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention relates to the marking system 1 according to the first aspect.

Other features and advantages of the invention are provided in FIG. 1, which is a simplified schematic diagram of a marking system with some potential of RFID functionality according to the invention, merely as an exemplary and non-limiting example. It will be clarified and will be clarified in more detail by reading the explanation given below with reference to the drawings of.

As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention relates to the marking system 1 according to the first aspect. Of course, the marking system 1 is intended to mark at least one portion, eg, a component or an industrial product, to be marked, preferably by micropercussion. To transform it, in its own right, to distinguish the marked part from other similarly marked parts, or to group together some parts with the same sign again. At least one indicator intended to provide identification of is registered (preferably by the same system 1). Therefore, the marking system 1 preferably plastically deforms components made of any type of suitable component to be marked, such as metal, polymer, wood, or any other suitable material, preferably by micropercussion. Designed to.
Best Way to Make an Invention According to the invention, as shown in FIG. 1, the marking system 1 comprises at least one micropercussion marking machine 2. Preferably, the marking system comprises a plurality of substantially similar micropercussion marking machines 2, ie, equipped in the same manner as described below.

Preferably, the marking machine 2 includes a marking head 3 with a movable punch 4, which is one or more serial numbers, stamps, brands, logos, alphanumerical characters, decorative patterns, identification symbols, two-dimensional matrices. Marking Coding, in particular at least one marker forming a Data Matrix (Registered Trademark) type, etc., and optionally multiple contiguous markers, are marked to deform the marked component. Intended to hit a part.

According to the present invention, the marking system 1 has at least a first RFID (radio frequency identification) means 5 attached to the marking machine 2 and devices 7, 7', 7'' separate from the marking machine 2. , 7'''', 7'''' includes a second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6'''', 6'''' attached.

The marking system 1 preferably includes the other devices 7, 7', 7'', 7''', 7'''', which preferably form part of the marking system 1 of the present invention. do.

The term "RFID" advantageously means "radio-identification" or "radio-frequency identification", preferably "Radio tags", "markers" or Demonstrates techniques for remote storage and retrieval of data using elements, sometimes referred to as "RFID tags."

For example, the first RFID means 5 is an RFID tag, the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''' is an RFID reader, or vice versa. The second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''' is an RFID tag, and the first RFID means 5 is an RFID reader.

According to the specific embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the first RFID means 5 is mounted on the micro-percussion marking machine 2, and is integrated into, for example, the micro-percussion marking machine 2. Alternatively, the first RFID means 5 is fixed to the marking machine 2 (that is, fixed so as not to move). Similarly, the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''' is the other device 7, 7', 7'', 7''', 7'''. It may be mounted on a'''' and / or, for example, all or part of the other device 7, 7', 7'', 7''', 7''''. good. Alternatively, the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''' is the other device 7, 7', 7'', 7'''', 7''. It is fixed to'' (that is, it is fixed so that it does not move).

According to the present invention, the first RFID means 5 transmits the first information 10 to the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6''''. And / or the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''' transmit the second information 20 to the first RFID means 5. Designed to be. As will be seen below, the first and / or second information 10, 20 may be, for example, directly (marking data, configuration data, etc.) or indirect (permission, security, Wi-) to the micropercussion marking of the marking machine 2. Fi (registered trademark), wireless connection configuration, etc.). Of course, advantageously the first RFID means 5 receives the second information 20 from the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''' ( For example, the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''' is designed to read and / or record) and / or the first RFID. It is designed to receive (eg, read and / or record) the first information 10 from the means 5. Therefore, advantageously, the RFID reader is designed to read the RFID tag in order to receive RFID tag data from the RFID tag. For example, the first RFID means 5 is an RFID reader integrated with the marking machine 2, and the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6''''. Is an RFID tag integrated into the other devices 7, 7', 7'', 7''', 7'''', and the marking system 1 has an operator as the second RFID means 6 , 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''' (preferably several centimeters, transmission distance) when the first RFID means 5 is passed through the RFID reader (preferably the first RFID reader). 1 RFID means 5) reads the RFID tag (the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6''''), and the second RFID tag included in the RFID tag. The information is designed to be picked up by the RFID reader. That is, it is transmitted to the RFID reader, and advantageously, the RFID reader then transmits the second information 20 to the marking head 3.

The RFID tag is preferably designed to store the RFID tag data. The RFID tag data is, for example, pre-recorded (eg, parameterized or marking data), derived from the environment (eg, temperature), and / or derived from the RFID reader (particularly a write tag). The RFID tag data is formed by the first information 10 and / or the second information 20 by retransmitting them to the RFID reader.

The RFID tag can be passive, semi-passive or active (ie, with a battery-type energy reserve). This can be of write type, i.e., the marking system 1 can be designed so that the RFID reader can communicate the write data within the RFID tag that records the write data. The write data is preferably formed by the first and / or second data 10, 20.

Advantageously, the first and second RFID means 5, 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''' are the first and / or second information 10, 20. In order to carry out the transmission, it is preferably designed to be close to each other at a transmission distance of a predetermined distance or less. Therefore, in order to perform this transmission of the first and / or second information 10, 20, that is, in other words, using RFID technology, the first and second RFID means 5, 6, 6 In order to establish communication between', 6'', 6''', 6'''', preferably the first and second RFID means 5, 6, 6', 6'', 6', said. It is necessary to bring the'', 6'''' close to each other to the relatively close distance formed by the transmission distance. This distance is preferably less than 1 m, more preferably less than 50 cm, even more preferably less than 30 cm, and even more preferably 20 cm or less. In other words, the predetermined distance or limit transmission distance is preferably equal to 1 m, more preferably equal to 50 cm, even more preferably equal to 30 cm, even more preferably equal to 20 cm, and the transmission distance is advantageous. Is located between the zero distance and the predetermined distance (whether included or not).

Advantageously, the first and second RFID means 5, 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''' are designed to recognize each other, and the RFID tag is, for example, It is designed to recognize the read wave emitted by the RFID reader and emit a response wave, which is picked up (or "read") by the RFID reader. More advantageously, the first and second RFID means 5, 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''', especially when they are placed at said transmission distance to each other. , Designed to be paired with each other.

According to the first embodiment shown on the left side of FIG. 1, the marking system 1 includes a wireless connection device attached to the marking machine 2, wherein the wireless connection device is advantageously the first RFID means 5. Is distinguished from. In this embodiment, the first and second RFID means 5, 6 advantageously, in particular, the RFID of the first and / or second information 10, 20 when placed at said transmission distance to each other. By transmission by, for example, a wireless connection 15 via the wireless connection device is automatically configured between the wireless connection terminal 9 fixed to the other device 7 shown in FIG. 1 and the marking machine 2. Will be done. Therefore, the marking system 1 preferably includes the wireless connection terminal 9, that is, the wireless connection device of the marking machine 2 and the wireless connection 15 (preferably, Wi-Fi® type or other). A wireless connection terminal 9 for making a wireless connection of an appropriate standard) is included, and the wireless connection 15 is preferably composed of pairing means of the first and second RFID means 5 and 6, but is an alternative. It can also be done in other ways.

Preferably, in this first embodiment, the wireless connection 15 is a wireless connection, in particular a Wi-Fi® type connection, thus the wireless connection device is via wireless communication, in particular Wi-. Connected to the wireless connection terminal 9 and thus to a wireless frequency connection terminal (particularly more precisely Wi-Fi® or other suitable standard) via Fi® or Bluetooth®. It is designed to be. The marking system 1 is preferably between the wireless connection terminal 9 (optionally including the control box 8) and the wireless connection device, thanks to the pairing of the first and second RFID means 5, 6. In addition, it is designed to automatically configure a wireless connection 15, preferably Wi-Fi®. The wireless connection 15 is preferably a connection that operates at a relatively long distance compared to a transmission distance, that is, the wireless connection 15 is, for example, several meters or more (particularly 0 to 20 meters) and several tens. It can extend over meters (especially 0-100 meters) or hundreds of meters or more (0-600 meters or more). In short, in this first embodiment, the marking system 1 is advantageously a "long distance" (eg, a few meters to a few tens of meters) wireless connection 15, with the first RFID means 5 and the first. A different type of RFID connection (eg, Wi-Fi) from the previous realization, which is preferably a "short distance" (eg, a few centimeters to 1 meter or 2 meters) RFID connection with the RFID means 6 of 2. (Registered trademark) or Bluetooth®) is designed to be capable of formation. Such a configuration is particularly convenient in the field of micropercussion marking. This is because one or more via "short-range" RFID pairing between the first RFID means 5 of each marking machine 2 and the second RFID means 6 attached to another device 7. Micropercussion marking machine 2 can be paired to the same "Wi-Fi® spot" (which allows for "long range" wireless connection 15), the latter (second RFID means 6) Minimize the risk of errors (desirable duplication, incorrect numbers, incorrect pairing, etc.), as they may be in or connected to the wireless connection terminal 9. Because it can be done. Optionally, the first and second RFID means 5, 6 are designed to automatically deactivate the radio connection 15 when they are within transmission distance of each other. Alternatively, the marking system 1 may include, as described above, the second RFID means 6 specifically designed to form the wireless connection 15 when placed at a transmission distance from the first RFID means 5. Separate from the previous one, with another second RFID means 6 specially designed to deactivate the connecting radio 15 when placed at a transmission distance from the first RFID means 5. include.

According to a particular embodiment, the marking system 1 comprises a plurality of marking machines 2, each of which communicates the first and / or second information 10, 20 with the second RFID means 6. Since the first RFID means 5 (preferably the above and the following) designed as described above is attached, it is advantageously designed to communicate with some first RFID means 5.

The marking system 1 preferably has at least one control unit 8, which is advantageously connected to the wireless connection terminal 9 by a wireless or wired link, particularly the control unit 8 and the wireless connection terminal 9. As shown in FIG. 1, the assembly formed by and forms, for example, the other device 7. In other words, the second RFID means 6 preferably includes a connection terminal 9 and / or a structure connected to the terminal 9, wherein the structure is, for example, the control unit 8. Thus, the latter may optionally equip itself with a second RFID means 6 and may form all or part of the other device 7. The control unit 8 is preferably designed so that it can give a marking command to the marking machine 2, which is the wireless connection terminal 9, the wireless connection 15 (preferably, especially the Wi- that has been seen so far. Although it is a Fi (registered trademark) type wireless connection, it may be a Bluetooth (registered trademark) type), and it is performed via the wireless connection device. The wireless connection device is preferably mounted on the marking machine 2, integrated and / or fixed, and therefore preferably the wireless connection terminal 9 is provided between the marking head 3 and the control unit 8. The wireless connection 15 is established via the movable punch 4 so that a marking command can be given to the movable punch 4. This configuration advantageously facilitates the automatic configuration of the wireless connection 15 between the marking machine 2 and the wireless connection terminal 9, so that such a full-scale invention can be further configured.

Preferably, the term "Wi-Fi®" refers herein to a wireless communication protocol managed by the standards of the IEEE 802.11 Group (IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers).

According to a second embodiment that can be performed in parallel or in combination with the modes described above, the first information 10 and / or the second information 20 preferably comprises at least marking data. Therefore, in the latter mode, the label is advantageously obtained from the second information 20. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, another device 7'contains a tracking support 11 integrated into a second RFID means 6', which is preferably an RFID tag. The tracking medium 11 can present unique marking data (forming the second data 20) for each part to be marked, which are from the second RFID means 6'to the first. It is transmitted to the RFID means 5 and transferred as a marking command to the marking machine 2 or more accurately to the marking head 3. The tracking support 11 may be formed, in particular, by a follower card, or by a portion marked on it, or by one in which the second RFID means is placed. Preferably, it is formed from an RFID tag. In this case, this configuration allows the first RFID means (preferably an RFID reader) to "directly read" information from the second RFID means for "direct" marking of the portion to be marked. The marking data is generated "directly" from the second information 20, especially without the configuration of a wireless connection, especially by wireless communication, especially Wi-Fi® wireless communication, as in the first embodiment. ..

According to a third embodiment that can be performed in parallel or in combination with the first embodiment described above, the first information 10 and / or the second information 20 is at least the marking machine 2. Contains data to set up. For example, in this latter mode, another device 7 ″ includes a configuration badge 12 that can advantageously configure the marking machine 2 via the second information 20. The configuration badge 12 is advantageously designed to be present at the transmission distance, preferably a second RFID means 6'' integrated with the configuration badge 12 to provide the second information 20 to the second information 20. It is transmitted to the RFID means 5 of No. 1, and the marking machine 2 changes the marking parameter according to the parameter data included in the second information 20. The marking parameters of the machine 2 and / or the parameter data contained in the configuration badge 12 include, for example, the size and nature of the marking font, the acting force of the movable punch 4, information about the material to be marked, the marking speed, and the micropercussion spacing. And so on. This configuration is particularly useful for automatically configuring the marking parameters of the marking machine 2, for example on the control box, without resorting to manual intervention by the operator.

According to a fourth embodiment that can be performed in parallel or in combination with the mode described above, another device 7'''contains the operator's own identification badge 13 and the second information 20. Is specific to the latter (operator), as schematically shown in FIG. For example, the identification badge 13 includes marking permission information as the second information 20, and when this is transmitted from the second RFID means 6'''to the first RFID means 5, the operator qualifies. Depending on the situation, the marking operation may or may not be permitted. In other words, the identification badge 13 allows, for example, to allow or prohibit the operator from performing a predetermined marking operation. This configuration is especially advantageous when certain micropercussion markings are performed or permitted by a qualified operator. Therefore, the identification badge 13, more generally the marking system 1 of the present invention, advantageously sends marking parameters and / or marking parameters to the marking machine 2 via RFID according to the operator's profile, qualifications and / or abilities thereof. Alternatively, the implementation of the marking machine 2 can be personalized by adapting the marking data.

Alternatively, or in combination with the above, another device 7, 7', 7'', 7''', 7'''' includes a zone badge, in this embodiment a second RFID means 6, 6'. , 6'', 6''', 6'''' contains the second information 20, a zone such as a warning or inactivity to the marking machine 2 when this is transmitted to the first RFID means 5. Causes movement. Reactivation can be done, for example, using the identification badge 13. This configuration is particularly useful to prevent theft of the marking machine 2 or simply to prevent improper use of the machine 2, for example in a zone where it should not be marked.

According to a fifth embodiment that can be generated in parallel or in combination with the above method, the marking system 1 includes one or more specific accessories 14, each accessory 14 having a function relating to marking. To provide, it is intended to be mounted on the marking machine 2 by micropercussion. Therefore, advantageously, according to this fifth embodiment, the marking accessory 14 is intended to form another device 7'''' and be mounted on the marking machine 2 in a removable manner. are doing. Preferably, the second RFID means 6'''' is mounted on or in the marking accessory 14 and is attached to the marking machine 2 via the first RFID means 5. The setting data, which is data unique to RFID, is transmitted. Of course, the configuration data advantageously forms at least a portion of the second information 20. For example, the removable marking accessory 14 is formed by a movable punch 4. In this case, the removable marking accessory 14 is, on the one hand, distinct from the bulk of the marking machine 2, that is, constitutes less than 10% of the total weight of the latter (the marking machine 2), on the other hand. Then, since it is separable from the marking machine 2 (because it can be removed), it is distinguished from the marking machine 2. For example, the second RFID means 6'''' is integrated with or fixed to the removable accessory 14, the latter (the removable accessory 14) is the movable for micropercussion marking. Both the punch 4 and the other device 7'''' are formed, and the accessory 14 is designed to transmit the second information 20 to the marking head 3 of the marking machine 2. The latter (the other device 7'''') is configured according to the setting data included in the second information 20. This embodiment allows the marking machine 2 with the marking accessory 14 to be automatically configured without the intervention of an operator to perform the adjustment.

According to alternatives compatible with the above embodiments, especially in combination, the marking system 1 is mounted on separate devices 7, 7', 7'', 7''', 7'''', respectively. A plurality of second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''' are included, and therefore, advantageously, the marking system 1 is a plurality of separate devices 7, 7',. Includes 7'', 7''', 7''''. According to this alternative, the first RFID means 5 attaches the first information 10 to each of the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6''''. Designed to be transmittable and / or each second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''', each second information is the first RFID. It is designed so that it can be transmitted to means 5. Advantageously, at least the first (second RFID means) 6 and the second (second RFID means) of the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6''''. 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''' is the first (second) of the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6''''. RFID means) 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''' to pair with each other to transmit the second information 20 from the second (second RFID means) 6 to the second (second RFID means) 6. Designed to transmit the second information 20 to the connection terminal 9, it is designed itself, preferably via Wi-Fi® or the wireless connection 15 of another radio standard type. The second information 20 is designed to be transmitted to the marking machine 2. Preferably, the first (second RFID means) 6', 6'', 6'', 6 of the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''' '''', And the second (second RFID means) 6 are the first (another device) of the other devices 7, 7', 7'', 7''', 7'''', respectively. 7', 7'', 7''', 7'''' and the second (another device) 7 attached to the first (another device) 7', 7'', 7'' ', 7'''' is formed by, for example, the tracking support 11, the configuration badge 12, the identification badge 13, or the zone badge (or the accessory 14), whereas the second (another). The device) 7 is formed by the wireless connection terminal 9 itself or a structure connected to the terminal 9. Therefore, thanks to the present embodiment, the marking machine 2 can be configured by using the configuration badge 12. This is configured by directly pairing the second RFID means 6 ″ attached to the configuration badge 12 with the first RFID means 5 attached to the marking machine 2. Alternatively, the second RFID means 6'' attached to the configuration badge 12 is provided with a wireless connection terminal 9 or a structure (for example, a control unit 8) connected to the terminal 9. It is configured by pairing with. The wireless connection terminal 9 transmits the second data 20 from the configuration badge 12 to the marking machine 2 preferably via a WiFi® type wireless connection 15. In this embodiment, the first and second RFID means 5, 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''' are connected to, in particular, a Wi-Fi® type wireless connection 15. It is not necessary to place them at transmission distances to each other via RFID, thus bringing the marking machine 2 closer to another device 7, 7', 7'', 7''', 7'''' at longer distances compared to RFID. It is particularly convenient because it is possible to perform "remote" RFID data communication to the marking machine 2 without.

According to yet another embodiment that can be manufactured in parallel with or in combination with the above embodiment, although not shown here, the other apparatus 7, 7', 7'', 7''. ', 7'''' are control boxes. It is designed to generate marking data and send them to the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''', the latter (the first). 2 RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''') retransmits them to the first RFID means 5 as second information 20.

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a marking system 1 comprising at least one micropercussion marking machine 2 (preferably as described above) according to a second aspect. Therefore, the manufacturing method is advantageously aimed at manufacturing the marking system 1 described above.

Therefore, preferably, the above-mentioned description regarding the marking system 1 is applied to the manufacturing method of the present invention, and vice versa.

According to the present invention, the manufacturing method includes a first step of attaching a first RFID (radio frequency identification) means 5 to the marking machine 2, and devices 7, 7', 7'', which are different from the marking machine 2. 7'''', 7'''' includes a second step of attaching the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6'', 6'''', the first step. RFID means 5 is adapted to transmit first information 10 to said second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''' and / or said first. The RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6'', 6''', 6'''' of 2 are designed to transmit the second information to the first RFID means 5.

The transmission step is preferably performed by the operator with the first and second RFID means 5, 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''', preferably at the transmission distance as described above. Executed when provided.

The present invention relates to a method of adjusting the micropercussion marking machine 2, preferably as described above, according to a third aspect. Therefore, preferably, this adjustment method is performed using the marking system 1 as described above. Therefore, preferably, the following description of the marking system 1 and / or the marking machine 2 applies to the adjustment method of the present invention and vice versa.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the first RFID (radio frequency identification) means 5 is equipped with the marking machine 2 and the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6''. The'' is equipped with devices 7, 7', 7'', 7''', 7'''' different from the marking machine 2.

Further, according to the present invention, the adjusting method transfers the first information 10 from the first RFID means 5 to the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6''''. And / or transmitting the second information 20 from the second RFID means 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''' to the first RFID means 5. Including steps.

Preferably, as described above, the first information 10 and / or the second information 20 includes at least the parameter data of the marking machine 2.

According to a particular embodiment, the adjustment method comprises creating a wireless connection 15, the latter (wireless connection 15) is advantageously different from RFID connection. Thus, said execution step involves bringing the first and second RFID means 5, 6 closer to each other, which transmit to each other by transmitting the first and / or second information 10, 20 via RFID. The wireless connection 15 between the wireless connection terminal 9 and the marking machine 2 is automatically configured at a distance via the wireless link device, the latter being separated from the first RFID means 5. The first RFID means 5 is automatically configured. The wireless connection terminal 9 can advantageously transfer the marking information directly to the marking machine 2 via the wireless connection 15.

Industrial Applicability The System 1 of the present invention, and advantageously the manufacturing method and related adjustment methods, use at least one marking machine for the risk of duplication, risk of marking error, manual operator error. Micropercussion marking of a given number of industrial parts in a safe, flexible, fast and simple way, while minimizing the risk and / or the risk of unqualified operators using the marking machine. Especially suitable for performing.

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A marking system (1) equipped with at least one micropercussion marking machine.
The first RFID (radio frequency identification) means (5) attached to the marking machine (2) and
A second RFID means (6, 6', 6'', attached to the marking machine (2) and another device (7, 7', 7'', 7''', 7''''), 6''', 6'''')
The first RFID means (5) is to transmit the first information (10) to the second RFID means (6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6''''). And / or said second RFID means (6,6', 6'', 6''', 6''''), the second information (20) is referred to as said first RFID means. A marking system (1) characterized in that it is adapted to transmit to (5). The first and second RFID means (5, 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''') are claimed to be designed to be paired with each other. Item 1. The marking system (1) according to Item 1. The first and second RFID means (5, 6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''') are the first and / or second information (10, 20). The marking system (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the marking system is designed so as to be close to each other at a transmission distance of a predetermined distance or less so that the transmission is performed. The wireless connection device includes the wireless connection device attached to the marking machine (2), and the wireless connection device is separate from the first RFID means (5), and the first and second RFID means (5, 6) are provided. ) Means with the wireless connection terminal (9) via the wireless link device by means of RFID transmission of the first and / or second information (10, 20) when they are provided at the transmission distance from each other. The marking system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wireless connection (15) to and from the marking machine (2) is adapted to be automatically configured. The marking system (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first information (10) and / or the second information (20) comprises at least marking data. The other device (7') comprises a tracking support (11) including a second RFID means (6') which is an RFID tag, the tracking support (11) being unique for each part to be marked. The marking data can be presented, and the marking data is transmitted from the second RFID means (6') to the first RFID means (5) and transferred to the marking machine (2) as a marking instruction. The marking system (1) according to any of the preceding claims. The marking system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first information (10) and / or the second information (20) comprises at least parameter data of the marking machine (2). (1). Any of the preceding claims, wherein the other device (7 ″) comprises a configuration badge (12) capable of configuring the marking machine (2) via the second information (20). The marking system (1) described in Crab. Any of the preceding claims characterized in that the other device (7''') comprises an operator's own identification badge (13) and the second information (20) is unique to the latter. The marking system (1) described. A preceding claim comprising one or more specific accessories (14), each accessory intended to be attached to said micropercussion marking machine (2), comprising providing each function associated with marking. The marking system according to any one of (1). Any of the preceding claims characterized in that the marking accessory (14) forms another device (7'''') and is intended to be detachably attached to the marking machine (2). The marking system according to (1). The second RFID means (6'''') of the marking accessory (14) so as to transmit the parameter data to the marking machine (2) via the first RFID means (5). The marking system according to any of the preceding claims, which is mounted on top or inside and the parameter data is unique to the accessory (14). The other device (7, 7', 7'', 7''', 7'''') generates marking data and uses them as the second RFID means (6, 6', 6''). , 6'''', 6'''') and sequentially retransmit to the first RFID means (5) as the second information (20). The marking system according to any of the preceding claims (1). The marking machine (2) comprises each marking head (3) having a movable punch (4), which is intended to strike to deform the marked portion in order to register at least one marker. The marking system (1) according to any of the preceding claims. The marking system (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the sign is derived from the second information (20). The first RFID means (5) is an RFID tag, and the second RFID means (6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''') is an RFID reader, or On the contrary, the second RFID means (6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''') is an RFID tag, and the first RFID means (5) is an RFID reader. The marking system (1) according to any of the preceding claims. The marking system (1) according to a preceding claim, wherein the RFID reader is designed to read the RFID tag and receive RFID tag data from the RFID tag. The RFID tag is
Recorded in advance,
Derived from the environment,
And / or derived from the RFID reader,
And designed to store the RFID tag data that retransmits them to the RFID reader, the RFID tag data is formed by the first information (10) and / or the second information (20). The marking system (1) according to claim 16 or 17. A method of manufacturing a marking system (1) equipped with at least one micropercussion marking machine (2).
The first step of attaching the first RFID (radio frequency identification) means (5) to the marking machine (2), and another device (7, 7', 7'', 7'' from the marking machine (2). ', 7'''') includes a second step of attaching a second RFID means (6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''').
The first RFID means (5) so as to transmit the first information (10) to the second RFID means (6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6''''). The second RFID means (6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''') adapted and / or said to the first RFID means (5) has a second information (20). ) A manufacturing method characterized by being adapted to send. In the adjustment method of the micro percussion marking machine (2), the first RFID (radio frequency identification) means (5) is attached to the marking machine (2), and the second RFID means is the marking machine (2). Attached to another device (7, 7', 7'', 7'', 7''', 7''''),
The step of transmitting the first information (10) from the first RFID means (5) to the second RFID means (6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6''''). And / or
A step of transmitting the second information (20) from the second RFID means (6, 6', 6'', 6''', 6'''') to the first RFID means (5). Adjustment method including.

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